CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE (CSI)
CDT – Construction Documents Technologist
PRACTICE EXAM
NEWEST 2026 UPDATE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWER AND RATIONALE
1. Which document is considered the primary legal instrument that governs
the construction contract?
A. Specifications
B. Drawings
C. Agreement
D. Addenda
Correct Answer: AGREEMENT ✓
Rationale: The Agreement is the legally binding contract document that
establishes the contractual relationship between parties.
2. What is the primary purpose of Division 01 in MasterFormat?
A. Structural requirements
B. Procurement and contracting requirements
C. General requirements applicable to the entire project
D. Mechanical systems
Correct Answer: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ✓
Rationale: Division 01 contains general requirements such as submittals, quality
control, and project procedures.
, 3. Which party typically issues addenda during the bidding phase?
A. Contractor
B. Owner
C. Architect/Engineer
D. Subcontractor
Correct Answer: ARCHITECT/ENGINEER ✓
Rationale: The Architect/Engineer issues addenda to clarify or modify bidding
documents before bid opening.
4. What does “means and methods” of construction refer to?
A. Owner responsibilities
B. Contractor’s responsibility for how work is performed
C. Architect’s design intent
D. Government regulations
Correct Answer: CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY ✓
Rationale: The contractor is responsible for means and methods, meaning how
the work is executed safely and correctly.
5. Which document provides detailed technical requirements for materials
and workmanship?
A. Drawings
B. Specifications
C. Change orders
D. Bid forms
Correct Answer: SPECIFICATIONS ✓
Rationale: Specifications describe quality, materials, and installation
requirements.
, 6. What is the primary purpose of construction drawings?
A. Legal contract language
B. Visual representation of design intent
C. Payment authorization
D. Project scheduling
Correct Answer: DESIGN INTENT ✓
Rationale: Drawings communicate the visual and spatial design intent of the
project.
7. Which delivery method involves a single entity responsible for both design
and construction?
A. Design-Bid-Build
B. Construction Management at Risk
C. Design-Build
D. Multi-prime delivery
Correct Answer: DESIGN-BUILD ✓
Rationale: In Design-Build, one entity handles both design and construction
responsibilities.
8. What is included in bidding requirements?
A. Detailed material specs
B. Instructions to bidders and bid forms
C. Construction details
D. Closeout documents
Correct Answer: INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ✓
Rationale: Bidding requirements include procedures and instructions for
submitting bids.
, 9. What is the purpose of addenda?
A. Modify contract after construction begins
B. Clarify or revise bidding documents before bid opening
C. Approve payments
D. Define safety procedures
Correct Answer: CLARIFY BIDDING DOCUMENTS ✓
Rationale: Addenda are issued to clarify or modify documents before bidding
closes.
10.Which document is NOT part of the contract documents?
A. Agreement
B. Specifications
C. Shop drawings
D. Drawings
Correct Answer: SHOP DRAWINGS ✓
Rationale: Shop drawings are submittals and not part of contract documents.
11.What is a submittal used for?
A. Legal dispute resolution
B. Contractor request for material approval
C. Owner financing
D. Project bidding
Correct Answer: MATERIAL APPROVAL ✓
Rationale: Submittals are used to verify compliance of materials and products.
12.Who is responsible for reviewing submittals?
A. Contractor only
B. Owner only
CDT – Construction Documents Technologist
PRACTICE EXAM
NEWEST 2026 UPDATE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWER AND RATIONALE
1. Which document is considered the primary legal instrument that governs
the construction contract?
A. Specifications
B. Drawings
C. Agreement
D. Addenda
Correct Answer: AGREEMENT ✓
Rationale: The Agreement is the legally binding contract document that
establishes the contractual relationship between parties.
2. What is the primary purpose of Division 01 in MasterFormat?
A. Structural requirements
B. Procurement and contracting requirements
C. General requirements applicable to the entire project
D. Mechanical systems
Correct Answer: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ✓
Rationale: Division 01 contains general requirements such as submittals, quality
control, and project procedures.
, 3. Which party typically issues addenda during the bidding phase?
A. Contractor
B. Owner
C. Architect/Engineer
D. Subcontractor
Correct Answer: ARCHITECT/ENGINEER ✓
Rationale: The Architect/Engineer issues addenda to clarify or modify bidding
documents before bid opening.
4. What does “means and methods” of construction refer to?
A. Owner responsibilities
B. Contractor’s responsibility for how work is performed
C. Architect’s design intent
D. Government regulations
Correct Answer: CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY ✓
Rationale: The contractor is responsible for means and methods, meaning how
the work is executed safely and correctly.
5. Which document provides detailed technical requirements for materials
and workmanship?
A. Drawings
B. Specifications
C. Change orders
D. Bid forms
Correct Answer: SPECIFICATIONS ✓
Rationale: Specifications describe quality, materials, and installation
requirements.
, 6. What is the primary purpose of construction drawings?
A. Legal contract language
B. Visual representation of design intent
C. Payment authorization
D. Project scheduling
Correct Answer: DESIGN INTENT ✓
Rationale: Drawings communicate the visual and spatial design intent of the
project.
7. Which delivery method involves a single entity responsible for both design
and construction?
A. Design-Bid-Build
B. Construction Management at Risk
C. Design-Build
D. Multi-prime delivery
Correct Answer: DESIGN-BUILD ✓
Rationale: In Design-Build, one entity handles both design and construction
responsibilities.
8. What is included in bidding requirements?
A. Detailed material specs
B. Instructions to bidders and bid forms
C. Construction details
D. Closeout documents
Correct Answer: INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ✓
Rationale: Bidding requirements include procedures and instructions for
submitting bids.
, 9. What is the purpose of addenda?
A. Modify contract after construction begins
B. Clarify or revise bidding documents before bid opening
C. Approve payments
D. Define safety procedures
Correct Answer: CLARIFY BIDDING DOCUMENTS ✓
Rationale: Addenda are issued to clarify or modify documents before bidding
closes.
10.Which document is NOT part of the contract documents?
A. Agreement
B. Specifications
C. Shop drawings
D. Drawings
Correct Answer: SHOP DRAWINGS ✓
Rationale: Shop drawings are submittals and not part of contract documents.
11.What is a submittal used for?
A. Legal dispute resolution
B. Contractor request for material approval
C. Owner financing
D. Project bidding
Correct Answer: MATERIAL APPROVAL ✓
Rationale: Submittals are used to verify compliance of materials and products.
12.Who is responsible for reviewing submittals?
A. Contractor only
B. Owner only
